Over the weekend, Auburn's Veronica Eder set the school record in the women’s 3000-meter with a time of 9:19.91 to lead Auburn track and field on the final day of the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark. Multiple Tigers shined at the invitational as nine personal bests were set on the day.
Eder’s time breaks Holly Knight’s previous record of 9:20.56. Eder's mark also ranks as the ninth-best in the nation and second in the SEC heading into the weekend.
“I was very pleased with our overall effort this weekend, but I am extremely proud of Veronica Eder,” Auburn head coach Ralph Spry said. “This was an extremely tough meet, but Veronica’s school record was definitely the highlight. We also had a lot personal bests and I can really see a ton of growth in our team so far this season. We just have to continue to build and compete to the best of our ability.”
Sashel Brown finished fifth, with a time of 54.79. the senior's mark moves her into eighth on Auburn’s indoor top performers list.
Mark Rubalcaba had a personal best jump of 50-2.75/15.31m. The Las Vegas native finished fifth for Auburn in the event.
Sophomore Xavier Coakley posted a personal best with a 7.90 in the men’s 60-meter hurdles to finish fifth behind senior Wellington Zaza, who finished in 7.89.
Raheem Chambers finished fourth in the men’s 60m with a time of 6.68 seconds. The freshman standout ranks eighth all-time in Auburn history.
Auburn track and field will return to action on Friday as the Tigers head to Lincoln, Neb. for the 42nd Annual Frank Sevgne Husker Invitational. The two day event will be held at Bob Devaney Sports Center.
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